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  Graeme @ BGS April 25, 2014 at 4:03pm

  If I'm honest I would ask the question how benefical is a blade brake to your operation? If it's a must have then Honda. If it isn't then the Hayter 2014 model is a good bet but be aware of the issues and problems with these machines but if you are only doing say a small number of lawns per day (less than 12 as a guide) and have a good dealer that will support you in time of need I would still go for the Hayter every time and I have had my share of issues with Hayter!!
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  Roy Parker April 25, 2014 at 5:05pm

  my choice would be for a kaaz i have a lawnflite 19 inch and 21 inch . i used hayters and hondas .
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  Paul McNulty April 25, 2014 at 5:47pm

  I wouldn't worry about the plastic body. Unless you're really throwing it around it should be fine. The honda engine is fantastic, and unbreakable if you change the oil regularly.
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  John Buckley April 26, 2014 at 5:25pm

  anyone using a Lawnflite-Pro 448KJR roller mower ? these look pretty good aswell esp with kawasaki engine, be interested in any thoughts on these, cheers
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  neil garrett April 26, 2014 at 7:18pm

  Yeah I bought a lawnflite 448kjr 6 weeks ago,I chose to replace my honda hrx476qxe....massive mistake the lawnflite is awful,dead slow,the finish on lawns is rubbish,it barley runs in the wet,i tried to send back to the dealer but to be fair they said they don't do try before you buy...definately do not buy the lawnflite,I'm going to eBay it soon and take the hit and buy another honda hrx...you live and learn
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  Roy Parker April 27, 2014 at 8:29pm

  did you buy it new , have you had the revs checked on the engine the one i have came to me and was only running at around 1700 rpm i had it upped to 3000 rpm and it cuts well and is a good walking speed
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  Gary RK April 27, 2014 at 9:32pm

  We have one (under Danarm brand) and another on back order. They work fine for us. Perhaps talk to dealer?

  You can buy an effective digi tacho to check engine speeds for under £10 on Amazon or fit a dedicated one for around £8

  How much are you planing on selling it for?

  
  neil garrett said:

  Yeah I bought a lawnflite 448kjr 6 weeks ago,I chose to replace my honda hrx476qxe....massive mistake the lawnflite is awful,dead slow,the finish on lawns is rubbish,it barley runs in the wet,i tried to send back to the dealer but to be fair they said they don't do try before you buy...definately do not buy the lawnflite,I'm going to eBay it soon and take the hit and buy another honda hrx...you live and learn
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  Paul McNulty April 27, 2014 at 9:41pm

  Indeed. The 21" Lawnflites and other Honda clones certainly all come with the engines wound down. I've been told this is for running in, or to pass noise tests.
  
  Speed the engine up, and change the vented blade if fitted.
  
  I'd also change dealer if their attitude was "we don't do try before you buy". You should be their best customer as a pro, and they should be looking at a relationship lasting decades, not one machine!
  
  
  
  Roy Parker said:

  did you buy it new , have you had the revs checked on the engine the one i have came to me and was only running at around 1700 rpm i had it upped to 3000 rpm and it cuts well and is a good walking speed
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  Roy Parker April 28, 2014 at 7:43am

  i been told it is to meet the engine noise limts the same as the drilled blades i am now on my 3rd kaaz all have had to have engine revs set up this should have been done on the pdi before delivery